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What is an Edenred+ virtual card, and how do I activate it?

Updated over 2 weeks ago

An Edenred+ virtual card is a digitized payment card with the same characteristics as a physical card. You can activate it straight away after the onboarding to enjoy your benefits immediately!

👉 How do I activate my Edenred+ virtual card?

When you create your Edenred+ account, you will have the option to choose between a virtual card and a physical card:

  • If you choose a virtual card, add your virtual card to your wallet and follow the instructions that appear on the screen. You no longer need to have a physical card in hand to start enjoying your benefits!

👉 Apple Wallet vs. Google Wallet: What You Need to Know

Apple Wallet:

  • Your Edenred+ card is ready to use as soon as you add it—just double-click the side button and authenticate to pay.

Google Wallet:

  • Make sure NFC (Near Field Communication) is enabled in your phone settings:
    Go to Settings > Connections > NFC & Contactless Payments and turn it on.

  • The Google Wallet app must be installed (not all Android devices have it by default).

💡 Manage your cards directly from your Edenred+ app, "Card" tab.

👉 Why choose a virtual card?

Here are 5 reasons why you should choose a virtual card:

  • ✅ You can activate it straight away after the onboarding, as soon as you sign in for the first time on the Edenred+ app.

  • 🌳 You choose a plastic-free alternative, more environmentally friendly.

  • 🏠 You leave your purse at home and only take your phone.

  • 🧑‍💻 Payment online is 100% secure, just like using a physical card.

  • 📱 You can pay for your in-store purchases contactless, with no need for a PIN!

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 You can add it on 4 different connected devices (smartphones, smart watches, tablets...)

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